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Audi A3 Sportback vs Toyota Corolla Cross - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (26800 £ vs 31700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Toyota Corolla Cross?

Audi A3 Sportback

Toyota Corolla Cross

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Sportback has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26800 £, while the Toyota Corolla Cross costs 31700 £. That’s a price difference of around 4877 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Cross with 4.90 L. The difference is about 3.80 L per 100 km.

Corolla Cross @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Sportback has a clearly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 220 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Toyota Corolla Cross takes 7.60 s. That’s about 3.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Cross tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is slight lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1380 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Cross offers to a small extent more room – 425 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Cross performs somewhat better – up to 1337 L, which is about 137 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Corolla Cross to a small extent takes the win – 560 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A3 Sportback proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A3 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £26,800
A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Audi A3 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 9.3 L
  • Electric Range : 134 - 141 km
Audi A3 Sportback
Toyota Corolla Cross

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Audi A3 Sportback

The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.

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Toyota Corolla Cross

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The Toyota Corolla Cross takes the familiar Corolla recipe, lifts it up and dresses it in SUV clothes — sensible, comfortable and blessedly unflashy. It won’t thrill the enthusiast, but its easy manners, clever packaging and dependable feel make it an ideal everyday car for shoppers who prefer sense over sass.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Toyota Corolla Cross
A3 Sportback @ Audi AG
Corolla Cross @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
31700 - 41900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
112 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1380 - 1500 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
414 - 425 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4460 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1620 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1333 - 1337 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
515 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
140 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 180 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
103 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?

The Audi A3 Sportback is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.